What happened
On October 27, 2022, at approximately 20:00 UTC, a Boeing 737-8Q8, registration LV-KCE, arrived at Gdor. Guzmán International Airport in Jujuy, Argentina. The aircraft was operating a scheduled commercial flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires. Following a standard landing and after the aircraft had come to a complete stop at its designated parking position, ground personnel observed that the right-side nose gear tire had burst.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the period following the aircraft's arrival at the gate. The inspection conducted by ramp staff confirmed the structural failure of the tire on the nose landing gear. There were no reported injuries to the 6 passengers or the crew during the event, and the aircraft sustained no significant damage beyond the tire failure.
Findings
- The incident occurred while the aircraft was stationary at the gate.
- The primary issue identified was the rupture of the right nose gear tire.
- No injuries were sustained by any occupants on board.